The mission of Adult Education is to provide educational programs that help adults become literate, learn English as a second language, obtain a GED®, and gain the knowledge, skills, and guidance necessary for transition to college and careers.

Academic Advisors are available to assist you at every stage of your education at Truman College -- from clarifying education and career goals, to academic planning, to helping you succeed along your journey, to applying for graduation.

So you've left City Colleges of Chicago and your life has taken you in other directions. No matter when you earned an associate degree, a certificate, completed 30 or more hours, or prepared for a GED at City Colleges, we want to reconnect with you.

Oversee the day-to-day operations related to Campus Building Management and Operations in an effort to provide an efficient, safe and well-maintained environment for students, faculty, staff and the general public.

Our mission dedicates us to deliver high quality, innovative, media rich and up-to-date education through spawning a sense of civic responsibility that prepares students in the life sciences for the currently changing local and global economies.

Harry S Truman Career Planning & Placement offers comprehensive services and resources to help you make informed decisions about careers. We also help you successful transition into the workplace. Visit us in the McKeon Building for assistance.

The Critical Reading Center (CRC) is designed to support students who are experiencing reading challenges in order to improve their ability to think critically about what they read and to advance their learning across disciplines.

At Harry S Truman College, we believe your education is an investment...one that pays dividends throughout your lifetime. That's why the Financial Aid Office is dedicated to helping students get the assistance they may need to attend.

The Office of Information Technology provides high quality, cost-effective technology-based services to facilitate the College mission as it applies to the management of business operations, teaching, learning, and community service.

Lakeview Learning Center, conveniently located in the heart of Wrigleyville just steps from the Belmont "L" stop, offers a variety of adult education learning opportunities. Low tuition college credit classes are now being offered as well.

The Library helps students develop the research skills needed for academic success and lifelong learning. To reach the Circulation Desk call (773) 907-4865. To reach the Reference Desk call (773) 907-4868.

The Nursing Program is a two-year, 70-credit hour program. Graduates of the Nursing Program successfully meet the requirements for the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing (A.A.S.) and qualify to take the National Council Licensure Examination.

The President of the College is the chief executive, administrative, and education officer and derives authority from, and is responsible to the Chancellor of the City Colleges of Chicago and the Board of Trustees.

The Vice President is responsible for the administration of academic programs (General Education, Foundational Studies, Continuing Education, and Adult Education) and the coordination of these with other college functions.

Starting Spring 2015, Continuing Education is now “Professional and Personal Development” at CCC.
Professional and Personal Development non-credit courses are available for students seeking occupational skills or personal enrichment.

The Social Science Department includes the disciplines of Anthropology, Economics, Geography, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology. Students seeking AA or AS degree are required to complete 9 credit hours in two Social Science disciplines.

The Department of Communication offers students the opportunity to improve their speaking skills by taking Speech 101, a course required for both the general Associate of Arts and Associate of Science degree.

The Student Success & Leadership Institute's mission is to empower and enable Truman students to achieve their educational goals by becoming self-directed learners, effective communicators, and critical thinkers.​

The Testing Resources (Assessment) Center provides a variety of testing services to assist students as they pursue their academic goals. New students must complete orientation prior to taking the Placement Test.

The Truman College Writing Center helps students with any writing assignment for any credit class. We do this through individualized writing assistance and specialized writing workshops that develop their writing skills and confidence as writers.

Truman College Theater department is a growing area of the college which is in the process of having student productions starting in Spring, 2013. We offer several Theater classes that transfer to 4-year institutions.

Our Transfer Resources Center helps students create a plan for a seamless transition to 4-year institutions. Watch City Colleges transfer students Taylor and Bogdan discuss their love of student life and study at the Illinois Institute of Technology.

The TBLC program is a two-semester, full-time college credit program offered to Latino students who, because of limited skills in English and limited financial resources, would otherwise not be attending college on a full-time basis.

The Truman College Math Center provides resources to help students succeed academically in mathematics. These resources include knowledgeable tutors, group study sessions, powershots that help with math fundamentals, computers, and much more.

Welcome to Truman Middle College, one of the Alternative High Schools served under the TAOEP grant. Truman Middle College aspires to empower students to become successful college and career ready individuals.

City Colleges of Chicago serves thousands of U.S. military veterans each year. Our veteran services team provides a wide range of services to ease your transition from the military to college life and to help you succeed.

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City Colleges of Chicago does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age or disability in all educational
and vocational programs, services, activities, and employment. EEO Office